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• New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year - pictures

  11-09-2017 23:45
  Pictures of the facelifted Bentley Continental GT
  
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• Vauxhall Vivaro Tourer Weekender campervan makes debut

  11-09-2017 23:33
  
  Dean Gibson2017-09-11 22:30
  New Vauxhall Vivaro model targets VW Transporter's hold on the camper van conversion marketVauxhall is expanding its Vivaro van range with a new lifestyle model called the Vivaro Tourer Weekender. It's being revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show and it expands the British-built Vivaro's model range into the 'lifestyle' camper market for the first time. Here it will compete against rivals such as the Volkswagen T6 Transporter and Mercedes Vito.
  While the Vivar
  
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• Dealers wait for power, people to return after Irma

  11-09-2017 23:32 via feedproxy.google.com
  In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Florida dealers are scrambling to assess damage and reopen. But first they need to find their employees.
  
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• New Bentley Continental GT to receive facelift this year

  11-09-2017 23:04
  Bentley is giving its luxury grand tourer a mid-life refresh and we’ve spied it testing
  
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• 5 states sue Trump administration over delayed fuel-economy fines

  11-09-2017 22:45
  
  Filed under:Government/Legal,Green,Emissions,Fuel EfficiencyWe will hold the Trump administration accountable," California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said in a statement.Continue reading 5 states sue Trump administration over delayed fuel-economy fines 5 states sue Trump administration over delayed fuel-economy fines originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 16:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Fla. dealerships under fire for storing vehicles in public structures

  11-09-2017 22:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  Several Florida dealerships faced criticism over the weekend for storing fleets of vehicles in areas reserved for the public as Irma blasted the region.
  
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• Cooper Solutions partners with Automotive Systems (UK) Ltd - MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)

  11-09-2017 22:05 via motortradenews.com
  Cooper Solutions partners with Automotive Systems (UK) Ltd
  MotorTradeNews.com (press release) (registration)
  Cooper Road Cooper Solutions has partnered with Automotive Systems (UK) Ltd, to integrate its FullAppraisal tool into ASUK's dealership platform. The integration of the software, reduces data entry speeding up customer transactions. It also offers ASUK ...
  
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• Rear-wheel drive Audi R8 V10 RWS is a Le Mans-derived street car

  11-09-2017 21:40
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,Audi,Convertible,Coupe,PerformanceThis is now quite close to the Lamborghini Huracan LP580-2.Continue reading Rear-wheel drive Audi R8 V10 RWS is a Le Mans-derived street car Rear-wheel drive Audi R8 V10 RWS is a Le Mans-derived street car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:40:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Audi Aicon Concept is another take on our fully autonomous future

  11-09-2017 21:38
  
  Filed under:Green,Frankfurt Motor Show,Audi,Safety,Technology,Autonomous,LuxuryIf you're ready to relinquish control of your car, click here.Continue reading Audi Aicon Concept is another take on our fully autonomous future Audi Aicon Concept is another take on our fully autonomous future originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:38:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Mercedes-AMG Project One: Jaw-dropping power signals a new era in Mercedes performance

  11-09-2017 21:08
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Motorsports,Frankfurt Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Coupe,Luxury,PerformanceIt's a concept, but a thinly veiled one.Continue reading Mercedes-AMG Project One: Jaw-dropping power signals a new era in Mercedes performance Mercedes-AMG Project One: Jaw-dropping power signals a new era in Mercedes performance originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 15:08:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Volkswagen to spend billions more on electric cars in search for mass market

  11-09-2017 20:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  Volkswagen is stepping up its shift to electric cars and plans to invest $24 billion in zero-emission vehicles by 2030 to challenge several automakers aiming to create a mass market for EVs.
  
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• Jeep Wrangler Rubicon two-door soft top spied

  11-09-2017 20:30
  
  Filed under:Spy PhotosLast week our spy photographers caught a view of the new Jeep Wrangler in four-door hardtop guise. Now, we've got a look at the classic of classics: a two-door Wrangler with a soft top.The photographer thinks it's a Wrangler Rubicon, with what appears to be the JL model's take on the "power dome" vented hood design that's from the current JK model. He says the soft top looks more refined with a more fluid shape than before, but you Jeep fans can be the judge of that.We also
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 Touring revealed: hardcore track car shows a slightly softer side

  11-09-2017 20:26
  
  James Brodie2017-09-11 19:23
  Porsche has taken the edge of its 911 GT3 track weapon with the 'purist's' GT3 TouringPorsche has revealed what it’s touting as a new ‘purist’ 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the form of a new 911 GT3 variant.
  Named the 911 GT3 Touring, it sits alongside its more aggressive regular GT3 and GT3 RS siblings at the sharpest end of the 911 range, as a toned down, more basic version of the latest 991.2 911 GT3 unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show back in
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 Touring: hardcore track car goes softcore

  11-09-2017 20:26
  
  James Brodie2017-09-12 19:23
  Porsche has rounded off the sharp edges of the 911 GT3 track weapon with the GT3 TouringPorsche has revealed a new 911 GT3 variant at the Frankfurt Motor Show that it's touting as 'the purist's 911', the GT3 Touring.
  The newcomer sits alongside the regular GT3 and GT2 RS at the top of the 911 range as the track-focused variants of Porsche's ubiquitous sports car. However, the GT3 Touring is a toned down, more basic version of the latest 991.2-generation 911
  
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• Volkswagen Group to launch 80 electrified models by 2025

  11-09-2017 20:20
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-09-11 19:25
  Volkswagen Group chairman reveals up to 50 pure EVs and 30 plug-in hybrids will launch across its brand portfolioVolkswagen has announced it will offer at least one electrified variant of every model across all brands and markets by 2030. The group, which includes brands such as Audi, SEAT, Porsche and Skoda, also promises to bring 80 new electric or hybrid models to market by 2025.
  The announcement, dubbed ‘Roadmap E’ was made by Volkswagen Group chair
  
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• Volkswagen Group brands to launch 80 electrified models by 2025

  11-09-2017 20:20
  
  Lawrence Allan2017-09-11 19:25
  Volkswagen Group chairman reveals up to 50 pure EVs and 30 plug-in hybrids will launch across its brand portfolioVolkswagen has announced it will offer at least one electrified variant of every model across all brands and markets by 2030. The group, which includes brands such as Audi, SEAT, Porsche and Skoda, also promises to bring 80 new electric or hybrid models to market by 2025.
  The announcement, dubbed ‘Roadmap E’ was made by Volkswagen Group chair
  
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• Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package revealed ahead of Frankfurt

  11-09-2017 20:00
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,PorscheYou still get the 4.0-liter flat-six and a six-speed manual.Continue reading Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package revealed ahead of Frankfurt Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package revealed ahead of Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Gone in 32 seconds, back in 9: Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 record in Bugatti Chiron

  11-09-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Luxury,Performance,Supercars"It was all quite easy," says Montoya.Continue reading Gone in 32 seconds, back in 9: Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 record in Bugatti Chiron Gone in 32 seconds, back in 9: Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 record in Bugatti Chiron originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Bugatti Chiron piloted by Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 speed record

  11-09-2017 19:50
  
  Filed under:Bugatti,Luxury,Performance,Supercars"It was all quite easy," says Montoya.Continue reading Bugatti Chiron piloted by Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 speed record Bugatti Chiron piloted by Juan Pablo Montoya sets 0-249-0 speed record originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 13:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Self-driving cars bill in Senate veers Into tricky truck debate

  11-09-2017 19:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Senate negotiators released draft legislation meant to spur the introduction of self-driving vehicles, while indicating they were undecided if their measure would encompass trucks and buses.
  
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• NTSB finds Tesla Autopilot contributed to fatal crash, report says

  11-09-2017 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to find that Tesla's Autopilot system was a contributing factor in a May 2016 Model S crash that killed a man in Florida while using the car's semi-autonomous driving system, Reuters reported,...
  
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• Irma forces dealerships, ports to close

  11-09-2017 18:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tropical storm Irma swung further west than expected but still hammered the auto industry in the Southeast, cutting power and closing ports. Some Florida dealers plan to reopen Tuesday.
  
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• New TX London Taxi ride review

  11-09-2017 18:33
  
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  Image 1 of 15 12 Sep, 2017 (All day)Lawrence Allan
  The new hybrid LEVC TX taxi is set to hit London's busy streets, and we've been for a ride to see if it's up to the jobWe’re frequently given the opportunity to take a ride in the passenger seat of a carmaker’s latest offering before it goes on sale. While it’s almost always a useful insight, the proof has always been in the driving experience. Here, though, a quick trip in the back seat gives the general public a
  
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• Family of Tesla driver killed in 'Autopilot' crash does not blame car

  11-09-2017 18:30
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Government/Legal,Green,Tesla,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Sedan,Electric,LuxuryNTSB is set to meet about the crash tomorrow.Continue reading Family of Tesla driver killed in 'Autopilot' crash does not blame car Family of Tesla driver killed in 'Autopilot' crash does not blame car originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Researchers find no gains in fuel economy, emissions in U.S. vehicles

  11-09-2017 18:05
  
  Filed under:Etc.,Green,Emissions,Green Driving,Technology,Electric,HybridTechnology often is more effective in testing than in real-world use.Continue reading Researchers find no gains in fuel economy, emissions in U.S. vehicles Researchers find no gains in fuel economy, emissions in U.S. vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 12:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• States sue Trump administration over delayed fuel-economy fines

  11-09-2017 17:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  New York, California and three other states sued the US government for delaying the rollout of higher "gas-guzzler" penalties for automakers building new vehicles not meeting fuel-economy standards.
  
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• Brexit kills next VW Golf convertible

  11-09-2017 17:48
  
  Michael Taylor2017-09-11 16:45
  'Secret' convertible killed off after UK market softens, sources suggest it's the mk8 VW Golf cabriolet that's bitten the dustThe world has something new to blame on Britain’s decision to leave the European Union – a lost Volkswagen convertible. Volkswagen’s brand chief has admitted that Brexit and a softening UK market recently forced it to abandon plans for an all-new convertible.
  Europe’s biggest brand killed off both its unloved Eos
  
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• Auto industry assesses damage from Irma

  11-09-2017 17:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hurricane Irma has been downgraded to a tropical storm, but over the weekend it still caused a lot of damage to the auto industry and continues to have an impact.
  
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• Tesla targets city centers for supercharger network expansion

  11-09-2017 17:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tesla is trying to make it easier for city dwellers without plugs at home or at work to own its electric cars, targeting city centers with the expansion of its supercharger network.
  
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• That aluminum-bodied '69 Ferrari Daytona barn find sold for $2.2M

  11-09-2017 17:05
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Coupe,ClassicsThis is the sole road-going car with an aluminum body.Continue reading That aluminum-bodied '69 Ferrari Daytona barn find sold for $2.2M That aluminum-bodied '69 Ferrari Daytona barn find sold for $2.2M originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 11:05:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid gets best-in-class electric range from EPA

  11-09-2017 16:50
  
  Filed under:Honda,Sedan,Electric,HybridIt gets 47 electric-only miles on a full charge.Continue reading 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid gets best-in-class electric range from EPA2018 Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid gets best-in-class electric range from EPAoriginally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:50:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Long-term test review: Peugeot 3008

  11-09-2017 16:46
  
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  Image 1 of 13 11 Sep, 2017 3:45pmPete Gibson
  First report: Peugeot’s hi-tech 3008 SUV lives up to the adverts with its wide range of talentsMileage: 6,283
  Economy: 44.6mpg
  Peugeot’s all-new 3008 has already impressed us, to the extent that we named it Best Mid-size SUV at our New Car Awards 2017. The brand’s virtual reality-based adverts hint at one of the reasons why we already love the 3008, and that’s the tech on board – although sadly you can&rsquo
  
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• Final Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta sells for $10 million

  11-09-2017 16:30
  
  Filed under:Ferrari,Auctions,Convertible,SupercarsAll proceeds went to charity.Continue reading Final Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta sells for $10 million Final Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta sells for $10 million originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• China to ban petrol and diesel car sales from a date to be announced

  11-09-2017 16:17
  
  Martin Saarinen2017-09-11 15:15
  China has hinted it may become the next country to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars in the future with a timetable under considerationChina could move to ban the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars in the future, a senior member of the Chinese Government has hinted. 
  Xin Guobin, vice-minister of industry and information technology told the Chinese news agency Xinhua that Beijing has already begun researching a "timetable to stop production and s
  
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• Daimler looks at costs to offset electrification

  11-09-2017 16:10
  Daimler is planning to make new savings in order to offset the higher costs and lower margins associated with planned boosts to electrification of its model ranges.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz to offer 50 electrified car versions by 2022

  11-09-2017 15:30
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,Mercedes-Benz,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Concept Cars,Electric,Future,HybridContinue reading Mercedes-Benz to offer 50 electrified car versions by 2022 Mercedes-Benz to offer 50 electrified car versions by 2022 originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Magneti Marelli invests in solid-state LiDAR firm

  11-09-2017 15:29
  Magneti Marelli has acquired a stake in LeddarTech - a Canadiam LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) technology specialist.
  
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• China wants long-term fossil-fuel burning cars ban

  11-09-2017 15:21
  China has indicated that it will join countries such as Britain and France with plans to ban the manufacture and sale of cars running on traditional fossil-fuels. The British government recently said it wants the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in the UK to be banned by 2040. 
  
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• Want a Nismo next-gen Nissan Leaf? Here's what it could be like

  11-09-2017 15:00
  
  Filed under:Design/Style,Green,Nissan,Green Automakers,Hatchback,Concept Cars,Electric,PerformanceGet on it, Nissan!Continue reading Want a Nismo next-gen Nissan Leaf? Here's what it could be like Want a Nismo next-gen Nissan Leaf? Here's what it could be like originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:00:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• 2018 VW Golf Sportsvan might not come to U.S., but its technology could

  11-09-2017 14:30
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,Volkswagen,Emerging Technologies,Technology,Hatchback,Minivan/VanVolkswagen shows off the new Golf Sportsvan at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.Continue reading 2018 VW Golf Sportsvan might not come to U.S., but its technology could 2018 VW Golf Sportsvan might not come to U.S., but its technology could originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:30:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Irma weakens as it heads past Tampa, cutting damage forecast

  11-09-2017 14:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tropical storm Irma weakened as it moved past Tampa, leaving in its wake at least 4.7 million without power and millions temporarily displaced.
  
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• Goodyear adds fleet management tools to electric cars

  11-09-2017 14:23
  Goodyear has announced that it is equipping Tesloop, a city-to-city mobility service that exclusively uses Tesla electric vehicles, with wireless sensors in its tyres to improve overall tyre management and maximise up time for its growing fleet.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI boosts up with 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 197 hp

  11-09-2017 14:10
  
  Filed under:Frankfurt Motor Show,Volkswagen,Hatchback,PerformanceVolkswagen shows off the 2018 Polo GTI at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.Continue reading 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI boosts up with 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 197 hp 2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI boosts up with 2.0-liter four-cylinder and 197 hp originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:10:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Extreme 519bhp Land Rover Discovery SVX arrives

  11-09-2017 13:58
  
  2017-09-12 00:01
  Rugged Land Rover Discovery SVX to sit alongside SVR and SVAutobiography models, costing around £100kThis is the Land Rover Discovery SVX, the first ‘extreme off-road’ vehicle from the company’s Special Vehicle Operations division and, potentially, the first Discovery to nudge the £100,000 price point. 
  SVX is designed to sit alongside the high-performance SVR and luxury-oriented SVAutobiography editions. Land Rover insiders say the Discovery&r
  
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• Extreme 518bhp Land Rover Discovery SVX shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show

  11-09-2017 13:58
  
  2017-09-13 10:00
  Rugged Land Rover Discovery SVX to sit alongside SVR and SVAutobiography models, costing around £100kThis is the Land Rover Discovery SVX, the first ‘extreme off-road’ vehicle from the company’s Special Vehicle Operations division and, potentially, the first Discovery to nudge the £100,000 price point. 
  SVX is designed to sit alongside the high-performance SVR and luxury-oriented SVAutobiography editions. Land Rover insiders say the Discovery&r
  
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• Extreme 518bhp Land Rover Discovery SVX arrives

  11-09-2017 13:58
  
  2017-09-12 08:20
  Rugged Land Rover Discovery SVX to sit alongside SVR and SVAutobiography models, costing around £100kThis is the Land Rover Discovery SVX, the first ‘extreme off-road’ vehicle from the company’s Special Vehicle Operations division and, potentially, the first Discovery to nudge the £100,000 price point. 
  SVX is designed to sit alongside the high-performance SVR and luxury-oriented SVAutobiography editions. Land Rover insiders say the Discovery&r
  
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• Hyundai, Kia shut down plants as Irma hits southeast states

  11-09-2017 13:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  Hyundai and Kia temporarily shut down plants in Alabama and Georgia to avoid potential damage from tropical storm Irma.
  
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• Hyundai, Kia to temporarily close U.S. plants in path of Irma

  11-09-2017 13:45
  
  Filed under:Plants/Manufacturing,Hyundai,KiaFactories in Alabama and Georgia will show down for the day.Continue reading Hyundai, Kia to temporarily close U.S. plants in path of Irma Hyundai, Kia to temporarily close U.S. plants in path of Irma originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:45:00 EDT.Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Email this | Comments
  
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• Frankfurt: Mercedes launches new digital service for media

  11-09-2017 13:11
  Daimler's Mercedes-Benz brand will launch a new digital service for journalists, bloggers and other so-called 'multipliers' at the Frankfurt show this week.
  
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• John Simister: Perusing automotive beauty at Concours of Elegance - Goodwood Road and Racing

  11-09-2017 12:43 via goodwood.com
  John Simister: Perusing automotive beauty at Concours of Elegance
  Goodwood Road and Racing
  Henry VIII, lover of extravagance and good living as he seems to have been, would surely have liked the most recent use to which his palace at Hampton Court has been put. That was to fill his back garden with an astounding gathering of completely ...and more »
  
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